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Spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia (Iran). Spinach is a leafy green vegetable with delicate texture and jade green colour provide more nutrients than any other food. Although spinach is available throughout the year their season runs from March through May and from September through October when … Read more
Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs (on 24-28 October this year – dates vary according to the Indian lunar calendar) has become increasingly popular and mainstream in the UK, as it is in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore where the festive fare reflects … Read more
Cherries are a very tasty and nutritious fruit. They contain many vitamins, minerals and compounds which have many health benefits. The word cherry refers to both the tree and the fleshy fruit (drupe) that contains a single stony seed. Cherry belongs to the family Rosaceae, genus Prunus, along with almonds, … Read more
The cabbage is a known vegetable for many centuries many people view cauliflower as an elegant vegetable. Cauliflower is a member of the ‘white’ family in terms of fruits and vegetables. Brassica oleracea ( Cauliflower), like so many other vegetables, originated in the Mediterranean. It got its name from the … Read more
You may remember that your mother and grandmother used to chastise you about hiding a sweet under your pillow to eat in bed. Of course, you were terrorized by threats of going to the “dreadful” dentist. Those who did not heed the warnings of our older heads would end up … Read more
Parents, please note, just by adding a piece of an apple or a glass of hot milk to your child’s breakfast you could protect them from depression, anxiety and disobedience, a new study has claimed. A team at the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Perth has carried out … Read more
You have had your baby! Suddenly all the necessary and unnecessary advice you got throughout pregnancy from friends and relatives seems to have doubled. When you reach out for that piece of mango, your mother-in-law is horrified. You can’t eat that she says pulling the fruit away. You have just … Read more
Who would not like to eat chocolate, in fact very general, women love chocolate. Chocolate is actually good for your health, just do not eat to excess. A study showed that women who ate chocolate is very little chance of stroke. These results are based on a study of 33,000 … Read more
Like to drink milk or other dairy products? Beverages or foods rich in vitamin D is good for strengthening the bones. Awesome nutritious glass of milk protects the body from many chronic diseases. Relying on the morning sun alone is not sufficient to meet the daily requirement of vitamin D. … Read more
